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VA HB558
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Otto Wachsmann
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AI Summary
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Adds 17 new synthetic opioids to Schedule I of Virginia's Drug Control Act, including fentanyl analogs (3-furanyl fentanyl, meta-fluorofentanyl, ortho-methylfentanyl, isovaleryl fentanyl) and nitazene compounds (N-desethyl etonitazene, N-piperidinyl etonitazene, metonitazepyne)
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Adds 5 new hallucinogenic substances to Schedule I, including 4-hydroxy-DET, 4-acetoxy-DET, 3-methylmethcathinone (3-MMC), dipropyltryptamine (N,N-DPT), and their salts and isomers
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Amends § 54.1-3446 of the Code of Virginia governing Schedule I controlled substances, which carry the most severe penalties for possession, distribution, and manufacturing
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Schedule I classification indicates substances have high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision
Legislative Description
Drug Control Act; adds certain chemicals to Schedule I, penalties.
Last Action
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/11/2026 10:54 am)
3/11/2026